2007-08-23 03:56:32 · 8 answers · asked by C H 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The average scroll saw in not worth bringing home. You will spend about $500 for a good one that is variable speed (required) and easy to change blades. The jigsaw is much cheaper, but can limit the amount of smaller work. When buying a jigsaw be sure to get variable speed and a blower is nice to rid your cutting area from depris while in use. These will only set you back $40-60. Don't spend less and get far less than you will be happy with at the end of the day.
2007-08-23 05:05:22 · answer #1 · answered by pokerfunman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scroll saw is easier to use but more money than a jig saw, and it has a throat that limits the size of the project.
2007-08-23 05:38:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go with the jigsaw, while ur there, buy a coping saw, its a small cheap hand saw, that is better for things too small, but with practice and the right blades, a jug-saw can do it all, personally, if the cutouts are large, you could invest in a saws-all(not sure of that spelling..) they're much better for large items, but a bit pricier, though if its one time use, they have cheapies out there that are affordable, they just dont last long
2007-08-25 11:34:03 · answer #3 · answered by Nathaniel F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 ways to approach this. If your cut outs are going to be large a jig saw is the choice. If you are going to do smaller, intricate work a table scroll saw. Both would be an asset.
2007-08-23 04:07:28 · answer #4 · answered by Horse 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most stand-ups I have seen are too big for a scroll saw. You can get finer cut blades for a jig-saw.
2007-08-23 05:47:24 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, im not a big wood worker, but it all depends on what you will be building, and how sharp the cuts are. if you plan on making sharp cuts then i would go with a scroll saw, they tend to be easier to control, and fairly easy to use.
2007-08-23 04:07:59 · answer #6 · answered by TJ S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, a jig saw is much more useful, all around. They can take a variety of blades, are easy to control. I like mine a lot!
2007-08-23 09:45:54 · answer #7 · answered by donmohan2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For stand-ups I would recommend a jig saw. They are a whole lot cheaper and better for big projects.`
2007-08-26 12:17:49 · answer #8 · answered by joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋